1987 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 810 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | 17 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |